Farewell, Ruritania: Saying goodbye to Eastern Europe’s exotic aura
The brutal tumult of the 20th century turned Eastern Europe, once a melting pot, into a bloc of relatively homogeneous nation ...
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Putin's Military Force Now Outnumbers Most of Eastern Europe Combined
Eastern Europe has historically been a focal point of tension ... While Montenegro has a military history dating back to the ...
Walking Europe’s Last Wilderness — the beauty and bitter history of the Carpathians
The Carpathians stretch from Slovakia through Poland, Ukraine and Romania in a “dark ring” or “magnificent horseshoe” some ...
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As Ukraine Fights, Echoes of Historic Meetings in Yalta and Helsinki Abound
On their anniversaries, Yalta and Helsinki offer lessons for Ukraine, Trump, and the balance of power in Europe.
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First Signia by Hilton in Europe, Middle East & Africa opens in Jordan
AMMAN, Jordan – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Signia by Hilton Amman in Jordan, marking the brand’s ...
How true is The Brutalist? The real-life history of Jewish immigrants in post-WW2 America
Historians and experts, along with the film's star and director, discuss how accurate the Oscars' best picture favourite The ...
All blonde-haired people come from this beautiful corner of the planet – it's not Europe
Though the majority of blonde-haired people today come from Europe, the unique hair colour originated in a land that is a ...
The Great Lakes have long faced pollution threats. The latest might be the most insidious.
When the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement was passed in the 1970s, eutrophication was the big problem. Eutrophication occurs when too many nutrients enter a body of water, increasing the amount of ...
What Was British European Airways' Route Network Like In 1950?
In this article, we will further explore BOAC's route network in 1950, using original route maps the airline issued to ...